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Total Maine 05/05/24: In-depth on the race for Sagadahoc County Sheriff
BATH, Maine — On this edition of Total Maine, we speak one-on-one, at length, with the candidates for Sagadahoc County Sheriff. The agency was heavily criticized by the commission investigating the Lewiston mass shooting for failing to confront Robert Card during wellness checks at his home in September. Sheriff Joel Merry says his job isn't finished while his opponent Aaron Skolfield disputed the commission's findings.
Revaluation to start soon; board hears about county, school budgets
Woolwich selectmen declared a certified ratio of 65% to Maine Revenue Services, which in the coming year will mean lower state reimbursements for things like the homestead exemption, tree growth and veteran benefits. The actual certified ratio came in at 59%; by law a selectboard may increase this. “It’s the...
'I take responsibility for our agency:' County sheriff addresses Lewiston mass shooting
BATH (WGME) -- The current sheriff in Sagadahoc County is being challenged by one of his own deputies in the county sheriff's race. Both have been criticized for not taking steps that may have prevented the Lewiston mass shootings after the sheriff's office was warned twice about Robert Card. "I...
Rockland man grieves, Two Bridges, state review his brother’s death in Wiscasset jail
A man being held at Two Bridges Regional Jail has hung himself, in the third suicide since Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties opened the facility on Wiscasset’s Route One in 2006, authorities told Wiscasset Newspaper. TBRJ is doing an internal investigation “as (is) normal procedure for any critical incident we have in the jail,” Col. James Bailey, TBRJ’s correctional administrator, said via email April 25.
‘The job isn't done yet’: Amid scrutiny, Sagadahoc sheriff discusses reelection bid
BATH, Maine — Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry is addressing his decision to run for reelection amid scrutiny facing the department over its handling of complaints against the eventual Lewiston mass shooter. “I started taking inventory of the things that I had wanted to accomplish in this current term...
'I considered dropping out:' Deputy continues run for sheriff amid Lewiston investigation
SAGADAHOC COUNTY (WGME) -- The search for answers in last year's tragic mass shooting in Lewiston continues. On Tuesday, CBS13 spoke with a Sagadahoc County deputy about his investigation into Robert Card prior to the Lewiston tragedy. Then on Wednesday, we talked to him about his candidacy for sheriff. In...
Deputy running for sheriff defends actions before Lewiston mass shooting
BOWDOIN, Maine (WMTW) - The Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office deputy criticized by the commission investigating the Lewiston mass shooting is defending his actions in a new interview with Maine’s Total Coverage. “There are factual errors in the report, which frustrate and anger me,” said Sgt. Aaron Skolfield.
Sagadahoc County deputy defends actions in Robert Card case, blames Army commanders
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The Sagadahoc County deputy criticized for failing to prevent Maine's deadliest mass shooting is defending his actions. The deputy is also directing blame toward Robert Card's Army commanders, who he says misled him about the threat the Lewiston mass shooter posed. Sergeant Aaron Skolfield says he wants...
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